Series synopsis
Lorraine Kelly’s Norwegian Odyssey is a British documentary television series that premiered on Channel 4 on January 15, 2026. It stars Lorraine Kelly.
A spectacular journey which uncovers how the Viking era has left its imprint on the way of life and landscape of Norway, and the parallels observed in Lorraine’s home nation of Scotland to this day when it was once sieged under Norse rule.
Lorraine will meet people along her travels that are keeping the rich history of Norway alive through folk traditions and Nordic tales, and immerse herself in the crafts and culinary delicacies of the region. The TV icon will sail north along the coast to see ...
Premise
A spectacular journey which uncovers how the Viking era has left its imprint on the way of life and landscape of Norway, and the parallels observed in Lorraine’s home nation of Scotland to this day when it was once sieged under Norse rule.
Lorraine will meet people along her travels that are keeping the rich history of Norway alive through folk traditions and Nordic tales, and immerse herself in the crafts and culinary delicacies of the region. The TV icon will sail north along the coast to see what natural beauty it offers, spotting whales and eagles, in hopes to end her journey with a Northern Lights (aurora borealis) spectacle.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Lorraine Kelly as Self - Presenter
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | January 15, 2026 | January 29, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Lorraine traverses Norway's epic fjords and immerses herself in the local culture. From the gateway in Ålesund, she sails to the majestic mountains of the Sunnmøre Alps. |
January 15, 2026 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 In the Vesteralen region, Lorraine spends time with the Sami people, enjoys a goat massage in the Arctic Circle, traverses the Lofoten Islands and encounters sea eagles. |
January 22, 2026 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Lorraine enjoys a spot of glass-blowing on the Lofoten Islands and continues even further up Norway's stunning coast in search of the dazzling Northern Lights. |
January 29, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Channel 4 |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 15, 2026 |
| Last aired | January 29, 2026 |
| Runtime | 47 minutes |
| Status | continue |